King Arthur's Disasters
Arthur's quests for love always end in disaster.
King Arthur's Disasters is a British animated series that first aired on CITV. Co-created by Paul Parkes and Will Ashurst, it follows King Arthur's attempts to woo Princess Guinevere. The show was the highest-rated new CITV programme in spring 2005 and was nominated for a children's BAFTA for Best Animation in 2006.
Quick Facts
- Runtime
- 30 mins (approx.)
- Executive producers
- Genevieve Dexter
- Starring
- Rik Mayall
- Matt Lucas
- Morwenna Banks
- Phil Cornwell
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Network
- CITV
- First aired
- 11 April 2005
- Last aired
- 1 February 2006
Facts from the source article.
Story
Princess Guinevere requests an object, animal, or being she desires, and Arthur agrees to obtain it in return for her hand in marriage. Accompanied by Merlin, he embarks on a quest beset by dangers. He usually reaches his goal, but something ruins its effect, leaving Guinevere displeased. The rebellious knights Sir Launcelot and Sir Martyn share Arthur as a common enemy.
Characters
The show draws on popular Arthurian legend, with characters reflecting 20th-century influences. Arthur, voiced by Rik Mayall, is the king whose disasters drive the plot. Guinevere, voiced by Morwenna Banks, is a bored princess described as 'the Paris Hilton of her generation'; she uses Arthur's desire for her to send him on quests, though she later begins to love him. Merlin, voiced by Matt Lucas, is Arthur's faithful but bumbling servant. Sir Launcelot, voiced by Phil Cornwell, resembles a fusion of James Bond and Terry-Thomas; nursing a childhood grudge, he encourages Arthur's perilous quests to usurp the throne. Lady 'M (Margret) is Arthur's cunning older sister, who also appears as the heroic Sir Margret, aiding townsfolk and occasionally rescuing Arthur and Guinevere. Robin Hood, voiced by Phil Cornwell with a voice based on Tony Blackburn, is a forest-dwelling antagonist whose inclusion is an anachronism but has precedent in Arthurian films.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of King Arthur's Disasters are there?
King Arthur's Disasters has 26 episodes across 2 seasons.
When did King Arthur's Disasters first air?
King Arthur's Disasters first aired on 11 April 2005.
When did King Arthur's Disasters end?
King Arthur's Disasters last aired on 1 February 2006.
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